Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags to be flown at half staff tomorrow (Thursday) in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, which Reynolds says will be paying tribute to two sets of heroes. She says “We honor those with the courage to wear the badge, accepting all the dangers and sacrifices it entails, even, potentially, the ultimate sacrifice. And we honor their loved ones who have the courage to share the people most precious to them for the sake of a better world. For the families of officers killed in duty, the gratitude we owe you is unbounded. Your loved ones have left a legacy that lives on in the communities they served, in the lives they protected, and in the hearts of those who carry their memory forward. They remind us that peace is not promised- it is preserved by men and women of courage.” Flags will be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol Building, on the flag displays in the Capitol Complex, and on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect. Flags will remain half-staff at the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial site through Saturday, May 17 in honor of National Police Week.
Gov. Reynolds Orders Flags To Half-Staff Thursday For National Peace Officer Memorial Day
